TECHNICAL SKILLS
MY KNOWLEDGE LEVEL IN SOFTWARE
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Word, Excel, Access, Outlook
POWER POINT
90%
95%
PHOTOSHOP
75%
INDESIGN
80%
QUARK XPRESS
95%
WEBSITE BUILDERS
95%
WORDPRESS
50%
ADVANTAGE
80%
GOOGLE ADWORDS
85%
I also have experience with: Illustrator, Prezi, Google Analytics, Acrobat and Social Media Ad Platforms
PORTFOLIO
MY LATEST WORK. SEE MORE >
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
IDEA GENERATOR
MARKETING STRATEGIST
MEDIA PLANNER
COPYWRITER
DATA-DRIVEN DESIGNER
BUDGET STRETCHER
CONTENT CREATOR
Hello.
I'm Janel.
Thank you for viewing my portfolio site. Over the past 20 years I have been fortunate to work with a diverse group of B2B and B2C clients on a variety of projects, from print and digital to broadcast and outdoor. You'll find a sampling of my work here, but if you are looking for something specific, please let me know... I have more!
My experience includes the following industries:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
EDUCATION
ENVIRONMENTAL
FINANCIAL SERVICES/BANKING
HEALTHCARE
INSURANCE
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LEISURE
NONPROFITS/ASSOCIATIONS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
REAL ESTATE
TECHNOLOGY
UTILITIES/ENERGY
Experience
MY CAREER PATH
NOV 1996- NOV 2017
THE MARCUS GROUP, INC.
OCT 2017 - PRESENT
FREELANCE
MARKETING & DESIGN
Executive Vice President + Creative Director
A boutique, agency serving clients in a variety of industries. I established the design and media buying departments, bringing key services in-house to better serve clients and provide integrated marketing. I managed a staff of three designers, a full-time media buyer, and several PR account executives and played an active role in business development. My experience in all aspects of design, media, marketing, copywriting and PR allowed me develop numerous award-winning
campaigns that delivered results for clients.
1993-1996
NEW BRUNSWICK CITY
MARKET, SID
PR + Special Events Coordinator
A downtown special improvement district where I handled public relations and special events to attract visitors. From a six-block food and music festival to an annual book fair, holiday horse-drawn carriage rides and other seasonal promotions. Created website, designed and produced annual shopping and dining guide. Worked with downtown restaurants, business owners, corporations, theatres and the City of New Brunswick to promote events and attract visitors and businesses.
1995-2000
STEPHEN TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Album Designer + Sales Consultant
Met with clients for one-on-one wedding album design consultations. Marked proof photos for production, advised clients and handled client requests. Showed portfolios of photographers and noted details for shoots.
1992-1995
FREELANCE PROJECTS
Graphic Designer
Worked with small business and organizations producing ads, posters, logos, menus and other collateral materials.
CONTACT
I am currently doing freelance work (media, marketing and design) while I look for a full-time position. Have an opportunity? I'd love to hear about it.
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